Everest Base Camp Trek in July

July is when the Everest Base Camp Trek comes alive, with flowers, with greenery, with the life-giving rains, and with the epic Dumji festival.

Weather for Everest Base Camp Trek in July

It does rain cats and dogs in July. You can count on rain every day. Sure, mornings can still start pretty and bright, but by early afternoon, we are willing to bet ten dollars to your two that it will rain. Also, rain translated to snow at higher altitudes, which, even with the thick cloud cover, increases UV exposure massively.

Also, while the statistics for air temperature look very attractive, remember that real feel is a function of how wet your clothes are, sunshine in the past few hours, and wind.

Also, it is safe to say that it will be a good idea not to expect mountain views but focus on the beautiful flowers on the ground!

Lukla (2,860m)

Namche (3,440m)

Lobuche (4,950m)

Max Avg Temp

22° C

19° C

14° C

Min Avg Temp

12° C

8° C

5° C

Precipitation

96 mm

96 mm

121 mm

Precipitation Days

27.3 days

27.3 days

24.4 days

No. Sunny Days

1.9 days

1.9 days

3.8 days

Sunrise (Feb 15)

5:11 am

Sunset (Feb 15)

6:56 pm

Lukla Temp and Precipitation

Namche Temp and Precipitation

Lobuche Temp and Precipitation

Lukla Sunshine Days

Namche Sunshine Days

Lobuche Sunshine Days

Hazards, Gear and Planning Tips for EBC Trek in July

Prayer Flags and clouds

In addition to the usual environmental hazards and altitude-related illnesses, you need to be extra vigilant about the following issues while trekking to Everest Base Camp in July: diarrhea, landslides, and leeches below 3,500 meters and snow blindness, sunburn and frostbite higher up. There is, of course, an increased risk of traumatic injuries.

A good pair of waterproof boots with excellent grip and ankle support will keep your feet dry and your body stable. Rigorous water hygiene will make sure you steer clear of water-borne illnesses like diarrhea. For snow blindness and sunburn, it is essential not to skimp on sunglasses and sunscreen even when it is overcast. There is, of course, little you can do about landslides and avalanches other than being careful while passing one and being generally vigilant. Of course, high-quality rain gear will keep you warm and dry and safe from frostbite.

Hotels along the Everest Base Camp Trek in July

Except for a few hotels designated to remain open throughout the rainy season, all others are shut. Hence, while choices are limited, you will not go hungry and without a roof. A few smaller settlements might close down completely, but there will always be another settlement a few hours away, which will have an open hotel.

Attractions in the Everest Region in July

July is when the flower spectacle at the higher stretches of Everest peaks. In a lush carpet of green, you will see flowers of just about every color: white edelweisses, blue poppies, yellow cinquefoils, and creamy dwarf rhododendrons. Unfortunately, it is a sight that very few see and is mostly reserved for the yaks and their herders.

July is also the month of the biggest Sherpa festival of Dumji. While this festival is celebrated in quite a few villages, Namche is where the action is. You can read more about the festival here and the dates for the next seven years are as follows:

Year

Dates

2016

July 11 to 14

2017

June 30- July 3

2018

June 20 to 23

2019

July 9 to 12

2020

June 27 to 30

2021

June 17 to 20

2022

July 6 to 9

2023

June 25 to 28

2024

June 13 to 16

2025

July 2 to 5

2026

June 21 to 24

2027

July 10 to 13

Note: The dates are usually confirmed a few months before the main festival. The above are predictions. Old dates have been included so you can verify the accuracy for yourself.

This post is part of the Best time to trek to Everest Base Camp Series. Here are some other posts from this series: